| Welcome! This new page on the MDA website will spotlight childhood
health and nutrition. We will be offering tips for both parents and health
professionals. In the future we'll be expanding our list of references and
resources. Thanks for visiting, and for helping MDA give ALL children
a healthier future!
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| THE HEALTHY HOME
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Tips for Parents
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| Hey parents, help you and your family to eat more healthy at home:
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- Be a role model for healthy eating. Kids learn and do what their
parents do.
- Keep fruits and veggies out on the table ready to eat. Try them
with low calorie dips.
- Buy one new fruit or vegetable when you grocery shop and
try it as a family. Use healthy cookbooks to find ways to prepare the
food.
- Have your kids be a part of the meal preparation. Or have them
make their own healthy snacks. Try healthy child cookbooks for
ideas.
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Tips for Health Professionals
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| A healthy diet in children can have a positive impact on a child’s behavior
and learning ability, such as test scores, problem-solving skills and school
attendance (less sick days with better nutrition). It also helps decrease their
risk of chronic disease and excessive weight gain, which benefits everyone.
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References/Links
Obesity Evaluation and Treatment: Expert Committee Recommendations-
an article from PEDIATRICS Vol. 102 No. 3 September 1998.
Michigan Department of Community Health
National Institute on Child Health and Human Development
US Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control
United Dairy Industry of Michigan
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